Waterloo, Iowa · Waterloo & Northeast Iowa
South Hills Golf Course
Built in 1974 on rolling farmland, it stretches to 6,950 yards at par 72, and the hills and unpredictable wind do most of the defending.
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About South Hills Golf Course
South Hills is one of Waterloo's three city courses: 6,950 yards from the back tees at par 72. It opened in 1974 on what used to be rolling farmland, and the city describes it as hills, plenty of space and wind you can't predict, so club selection changes hole to hole. Water is part of it too: the map survey shows water near 9 holes, 3 of them with a carry, and 41 bunkers. Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data.
It's part of the Waterloo Open, played every year since 1934 and billed as the oldest and largest golf tournament in Iowa. Half the amateur field plays South Hills on Friday and the other half Gates Park, then they swap on Saturday, and the week's youth clinic is held here.
It's one of 3 courses in Waterloo on Yoink, and Irv Warren Golf Course is practically next door — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
What it's like to play South Hills Golf Course
You'll carry water off the tee or into the green on 3 holes. A creek or river runs through the property and comes into play on 2 holes.
Course character from OpenStreetMap contributors' survey data (ODbL).
Booking a tee time at South Hills Golf Course
Weekend and holiday tee times open 7 days ahead, and you can book online, in person or by phone at 319-291-4268. The 2026 season opened March 21, and season passes for all three city courses are sold at the Leisure Services office and the pro shops, at 2025 prices.
How to get a tee time at South Hills Golf Course
Yoink
Prime tee times at South Hills Golf Course — weekend mornings, twilight in summer — tend to go fast, and the ones that open up later usually come from cancellations nobody announces.
Yoink watches South Hills Golf Course's online tee sheet around the clock. Tell it the day, the time window and how many players, and it sends you an alert the moment a matching time appears. You book direct with the course, so there's no markup and nothing to cancel with us.
- Pick South Hills Golf Course in Yoink.
- Choose your day, time window and number of players.
- Get an alert when a matching tee time opens — then book it directly with the course.
Golf courses near South Hills Golf Course
- Irv Warren Golf Course · Waterloo · 0 mi
- Gates Park Golf Course · Waterloo · 3 mi
- Pheasant Ridge Municipal Golf Course · Cedar Falls · 5 mi
- Fox Ridge Golf Club · Dike · 13 mi
- Waverly Golf Course · Waverly · 18 mi
- Prairie Links Golf & Event Center · Waverly · 21 mi
- Three Elms Golf Course · Independence · 25 mi
- Wildcat Golf Course · Shellsburg · 37 mi
All 11 Waterloo & Northeast Iowa courses in Iowa · Iowa golf courses
South Hills Golf Course FAQ
Where is South Hills Golf Course?
South Hills Golf Course is in Waterloo, Iowa, in the Waterloo & Northeast Iowa area.
Is South Hills Golf Course open to the public?
South Hills Golf Course is municipal (City of Waterloo), run by Waterloo Leisure Services.
How do I get a tee time at South Hills Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for South Hills Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near South Hills Golf Course?
Nearby options include Irv Warren Golf Course, Gates Park Golf Course and Pheasant Ridge Municipal Golf Course. Yoink watches 11 courses in the Waterloo & Northeast Iowa area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- waterlooleisureservices.org · official
- cityofwaterlooiowa.com · government
- waterlooleisureservices.org · government
- en.wikipedia.org · media
Never miss a tee time at South Hills Golf Course
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